Top 5 Kayaks | PaddleTV Award Winners
Dec 21, 2025
After more than 25 individual kayak tests and reviews, here are my picks for the best kayaks of 2021 - 2022. My selection includes a variety of kayaks including recreational kayaks, inflatable kayaks, folding kayaks, pedal kayaks, and touring or sea kayaks. Of course, I couldn't test every kayak on the market, and so I'm sure there are some kayaks that deserve to be considered for this Best Kayaks list. Regardless, these 5 kayaks deserve special recognition for elevating the paddling experience.
Links to the kayaks in this video:
P&H Virgo MV: https://www.phseakayaks.com/us/kayaks.php?model=virgo-mv
Sea Eagle 393rl: https://bit.ly/3mVOXbw
Oru Kayak Inlet: https://bit.ly/3vpjxhS
Wilderness Systems Pungo 120: https://bit.ly/3E5BoOl
Hobie iTrek-9: https://bit.ly/3o0TMlM
KAYAKS
Intex Challenger K1: https://amzn.to/3u276JY
Sea Eagle 393rl: https://bit.ly/3mVOXbw
Oru Kayak Inlet: https://bit.ly/3vpjxhS
Hobie iTrek-9: https://bit.ly/3o0TMlM
Jackson Kayak Tupelo 12.5: https://bit.ly/3phR8aS
Wilderness Systems Pungo 120: https://bit.ly/3E5BoOl
Perception Pescador: https://bit.ly/3FPuWeK
Gear I have tested and recommend:
Paddles:
Aqua-bound Shred (whitewater) https://tidd.ly/3HRZCyq
Aqua-bound Manta Ray Carbon 2-piece (rec/touring) https://tidd.ly/3jND8qB
PFDs:
NRS Chinook PFD (fishing) https://tidd.ly/3XodlTv
NRS Zen PFD (whitewater) https://tidd.ly/3Yy7yMk
NRS Odyssey PFD (Touring and Rec) https://tidd.ly/3xcsXih
Dry Gear / Layers:
NRS Flux Drytop https://tidd.ly/3KfoYcH
NRS Riptide Splash Jacket https://tidd.ly/40Kf0pi
NRS Axiom Dry Suit https://tidd.ly/3YGUSmg
Jackets:
Cotopaxi Fuego Down Hooded Jacket https://www.cotopaxi.com/products/fuego-down-hooded-jacket-mens?variant=40435702431805
Shirts:
NRS Silkweight Long-Sleeve Shirt - Mens https://tidd.ly/3DVrNva
NRS Guide Short Sleeve Shirt https://tidd.ly/3YIa6XV
Pants:
NRS Benny Board Shorts https://tidd.ly/3lrG78z
Footwear:
NRS Boundary Boot https://tidd.ly/3DXamKT
Astral PFD Sandal https://tidd.ly/3xjPtWI
Sunglasses
Wiley X Outdoor Sunglasses https://bit.ly/3NtJQKR
Other Paddling Gear
NRS WRSI Current Helmet https://tidd.ly/40EUkiB
NRS Drylander Shock Cord Sprayskirt https://tidd.ly/3YHTaBD
Surf Ears Ear Plugs https://bit.ly/3AbMl1y
GoPro Hero 11 Black https://amzn.to/3ZWVXHN
Rapid Pure Purifier https://amzn.to/3iuIo1C
Zoleo Satellite Communicator https://amzn.to/3kv0hOt
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